Other than causing respiratory problems, the smoke from wildfires can really irritate the skin. That’s because wildfire smoke contains particulate matter, a type of air pollution that's small enough to sneak into your pores and cause free radical damage, which can lead to dull … [Read more...] about Exposed to wildfire smoke? Here are 5 tips to protect your skin
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Phew! California’s 2,000-year-old redwoods survived the wildfires
With over 1 million acres torched and 12,000 buildings burnt down, the California wildfires have already been the worst in history. But just when you thought things couldn’t get worse, the wildfires started sweeping through California’s oldest state park: Big Basin Redwoods State … [Read more...] about Phew! California’s 2,000-year-old redwoods survived the wildfires
Therapy dog lends a helping paw to firefighters fighting CA blazes
As the pandemic and wildfires sweep through California, we are more grateful than ever for the first responders and medical staff who put their lives on the line every day to ensure the safety of their fellow citizens. For many firefighters, a lack of resources and stigma around … [Read more...] about Therapy dog lends a helping paw to firefighters fighting CA blazes
How the world’s biggest battery could help solve blackouts in California
California aims to run its grid entirely on fossil-fuel-free energy by 2045 and has been closing down dirty power plants and ramping up renewables at a steady clip. But while fuels can supply a steady stream of energy, the sun and wind are intermittent. That’s where the Gateway … [Read more...] about How the world’s biggest battery could help solve blackouts in California
Firefighters saved an ancient grove of pine trees from Australian bushfires
Amidst the heart-rending wildfires blazing through Australia's vast lands, there is good news coming from the only forest in the world that is home to the Wollemi pine tree--one of the oldest trees in the world. In a covert firefighting mission, this ancient grove of pine trees … [Read more...] about Firefighters saved an ancient grove of pine trees from Australian bushfires